Fuels

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, May 14, 2020)  – While the weather may still have a bit of catching up to do, the May long weekend traditionally signifies the ‘unofficial’ opening of the summer season and heralds certain social practices of many outdoor activities including hauling out the BBQ and enjoying a savoury meal.
And, while this year is notably different as we cope with these ever-evolving, challenging and unprecedented times and modify...
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With the COVID-19 epidemic impacting organizations in Ontario in different ways, TSSA has been working closely with its regulated parties and stakeholders by taking several actions to help alleviate current constraints while ensuring safety is not compromised.
TSSA office staff are currently working from home and remain available to serve and support all our valued stakeholders.
TSSA’s notice issued on March 25 outlines the COVID-19 safety approach that TSSA is...
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Notice to: Accredited Liquid Fuels Upgrade Training Providers, Petroleum Mechanic 1 (PM1), Petroleum Mechanic 2 (PM2), Petroleum Mechanic 3 (PM3), Petroleum Mechanic 4 (PM4), Petroleum Mechanic Helper (PMH), and Site Operators (SO) (under Ontario Regulation 216/01)
Be advised the Director of Fuels Safety in Ontario will permit Petroleum Mechanics whose certificates expire beginning March 16, 2020 to renew their certificates under Ontario Regulation 216/01 (Certification...
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A message from John Marshall, Statutory Director – Fuels Safety Program, TSSA
In light of the impact of COVID-19, I want to provide an update, as TSSA has moved to implement a revised Contractor Audit program at this time.
The past program largely focussed on contractors setting up site visits for our inspectors. This process is not viable during this pandemic; and thus, we have launched a revised program. The revised program has been vetted with industry and focusses...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( Toronto, ON, March 1, 2020 ) – Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) kicks off Fraud Prevention Month this March with the launch of its first-ever 'Trunk Slammers' Enforcement Program.
Committed to protecting Ontarians from dangers posed by poor technical workmanship on their fuel-burning appliances, TSSA is concentrating on the prosecution of trunk slammers – with a particular focus on repeat offenders. Trunk...
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